emerald-claw-commander-efa

Emerald Claw Commander

Source: Eberron: Forge of the Artificer p. 90

Emerald Claw commanders lead large groups of soldiers, inspiring the fanatical devotion of Humanoids and Undead alike.

title: Emerald Claw Commander
![](Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/token/emerald-claw-commander-efa.webp#token)
*Small or Medium humanoid, Lawful Evil*
 
- **Armor Class** 20 
- **Hit Points** 78 (`12d8 + 24`) 
- **Speed** 30 ft.
 
|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|18 (+4)|11 (+0)|15 (+2)|15 (+2)|12 (+1)|14 (+2)|
 
- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** Constitution +4, Wisdom +3
- **Skills** [Athletics](Mechanics/CLI/rules/skills.md#Athletics) +6, [Intimidation](Mechanics/CLI/rules/skills.md#Intimidation) +4, [Perception](Mechanics/CLI/rules/skills.md#Perception) +3
- **Senses** passive Perception 13
- **Gear** [flail](Mechanics/CLI/items/flail-xphb.md), five [javelins](Mechanics/CLI/items/javelin-xphb.md), [plate armor](Mechanics/CLI/items/plate-armor-xphb.md), [shield](Mechanics/CLI/items/shield-xphb.md)
- **Languages** Common, Dwarvish
- **Challenge** 4
 
## Traits
 
***Aura of Authority.*** While in a 30-foot [Emanation](Mechanics/CLI/rules/variant-rules/emanation-area-of-effect-xphb.md) originating from the commander, the commander and its allies have [Advantage](Mechanics/CLI/rules/variant-rules/advantage-xphb.md) on attack rolls and saving throws, provided the commander doesn't have the [Incapacitated](Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Incapacitated) condition.
 
## Actions
 
***Multiattack.*** The commander makes two attacks, using Flail or Javelin in any combination.
 
***Flail.*** *Melee Attack Roll:* `+6`, reach 5 ft.  *Hit:* 8 (`1d8 + 4`) Bludgeoning damage—plus 7 (`2d6`) Necrotic damage if the commander is Bloodied—and the target has [Disadvantage](Mechanics/CLI/rules/variant-rules/disadvantage-xphb.md) on its next attack roll before the start of the commander's next turn.
 
***Javelin.*** *Melee  or Ranged Attack Roll:* `+6`, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft.  *Hit:* 7 (`1d6 + 4`) Piercing damage—plus 7 (`2d6`) Necrotic damage if the commander is [Bloodied](Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Bloodied).